NYC’s PIT Crew Is Codifying How Government Should Work
New York City’s PIT Crew is an example of bringing people into the loop of tech and governance.
Senate HELP Committee’s Approval of the College Transparency Act a Step Forward for Higher Education
Kevin Carey applauds the Senate HELP Committee’s bipartisan approval of the College Transparency Act
New Findings on Student and Public Stances on Higher Ed
Public Insight in July reviews how Americans, parents, and students perceive college values.
Learning from a 1939 Library Protest
Learn more about the Alexandria, Virginia library sit-in of 1939, the first recorded sit-in to demand racial integration.
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Self-Determination or Security: Why Should Gig Workers Have to Choose?
Chicago gig workers in North Lawndale share the benefits of gig work and the policy changes that would make their working lives easier.
Hiding the Bottom Line: Three Bills That Would Weaken Financial Aid Transparency
After cuts to federal student loans, three bills would let colleges and lenders hide the true cost of college.
The Houthis Open a New Front; Wall Street Journal Cites New America Program Fellow Adam Baron
The Wall Street Journal cites Future Security Program Fellow Adam Baron on the Houthis’ opening of a new front in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
The Conveners: How State Community College Associations Build Collective Capacity
This paper examines what state community college associations do, how their capacity and influence vary, and why understanding their role matters for strengthening community colleges.
Building a Climate Mobility Movement
Welcoming America founder David Lubell on ‘ecosystem acceleration’: using immigration movement-building lessons to fast-track climate migration infrastructure in US cities.